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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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